

Lola
A bored young man meets with his former girlfriend, now a cabaret dancer and single mother, and soon finds himself falling back in love with her.
Where to watch Lola in United States
Can I watch Lola in United States? Yes — you can stream Lola in United States on Criterion Channel.
Click a service to open Lola there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Lola streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, FlixOlé, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Lola
Lola is a 1961 French-language drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy. The cast is led by Anouk Aimée, Marc Michel, Jacques Harden. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Lola was produced by Rome-Paris Films and Carlo Ponti Production and made in France and Italy. It was released on March 3, 1961, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jacques Demy
- Writers
- Jacques Demy
- Release date
- March 3, 1961
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Rome-Paris Films, Carlo Ponti Production
Lola cast & crew
Lola was directed by Jacques Demy and written by Jacques Demy.
The cast features Anouk Aimée as Lola (Cécile), Marc Michel as Roland Cassard, Jacques Harden as Michel, Alan Scott as Frankie, Élina Labourdette as Madame Desnoyers, and Margo Lion as Jeanne, la mère de Michel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by Raoul Coutard, and it was produced by Georges de Beauregard and Carlo Ponti.
Is Lola worth watching?
Lola holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 301 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Lola is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lola
In United States, you can stream Lola on Criterion Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Lola

Anouk Aimée
Lola (Cécile)

Marc Michel
Roland Cassard

Jacques Harden
Michel

Alan Scott
Frankie

Élina Labourdette
Madame Desnoyers

Margo Lion
Jeanne, la mère de Michel

Annie Duperoux
Cécile Desnoyers
Catherine Lutz
Claire, the bar owner

Corinne Marchand
Daisy
Yvette Anziani
Madame Frédérique

Dorothée Blanck
Dolly
Isabelle Lunghini
Nelly
Lola — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lola in United States?
Lola is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Lola on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Lola is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Lola in?
Lola is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lola?
Lola runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Lola rated?
Lola is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 301 ratings.











